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BEST
The BEST Program is a monitoring and assessment program of the Biological Resource Division of the United States Geological Survey (USGS). BEST evaluates environmental contaminants and their effects on species and lands under the stewardship of the Department of Interior to provide scientific information and guide management actions. The golas of the BEST Program are to measure and assess the effects of contaminants on selected species and habitats throughout the Nation; conduct research and synthesis activities directed at providing innovative biomonitoring methods and tools for opeational applications, and deliver effective and efficient tools to DOI bureaus for assessing contaminant threats to species and lands. For more information, link to "http://www.best.usgs.gov/"